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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.51, 10,553.31 and 2,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.51, 10,553.31 and 2,104.68 is: 3,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.51 : 10,553.31 = 2,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.51/10,553.31 = 2,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.51x = 10,553.31 × 2,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.51x = 22,211,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211,340.49/7,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.03

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